Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with FC Porto keen on signing him.
According to GMS, Arsenal are locked in talks with the Portuguese outfit for the 25-year-old utility man. The 35-cap Polish international has struggled for regular game time at Arsenal and he needs to leave the club in order to play regularly. Sitting on the bench at Arsenal will not benefit him at this stage of his career. The 25-year-old is good enough to compete at the highest level regularly and he will want to join a club where he will get to play every week. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are prepared to sanction his departure. The Polish international has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in the past as well.
There is no doubt that he is a quality player and having someone like him in the squad could prove to be invaluable for Arsenal. They will be hoping to do well in multiple competitions and they need quality players who can step up and produce strong performances during injuries and rotation. The Polish defender fits the profile perfectly.
Kiwior needs to move on
However, the 25-year-old needs to focus on his development and career right now. Leaving Arsenal would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese outfit can get the deal done. They need to tighten up at the back and the Polish international will help them improve defensively. He has shown his quality in the Premier League with Arsenal and there is no doubt that he could be a star in Portugal. Ideally, Arsenal will not want to let the player leave but they could be under pressure. The defender might decide to force an exit if a suitable offer comes in. He will need to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football once again.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal decide to replace him in the summer if he moves on. They have multiple defensive options at their disposal but a versatile defender like Kiwior could prove to be quite valuable. He is capable of operating centrally as well as at full back. He has been linked with multiple clubs this summer and Porto must act quickly if they want to get the deal done.